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Soletanche Freyssinet

Legal Counsel

  • Burnaby, BC, Canada

Full-time

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SCOPE OF POSITION

ConeTec is a global leader in geocharacterization. We help clients explore, build, and protect the world with confidence by delivering better information for better decisions across field, office, shop, and research environments. We lead through Safety, Quality, People, Execution, and Innovation. Our values Respect, Accountability, Excellence, and Curiosity set the standard for how we advise, challenge, collaborate, and deliver.

ConeTec is seeking a practical, business-minded lawyer to serve as the Group’s internal legal resource. The role of Legal Counsel is to reduce overall business risk by improving the speed and consistency with which ConeTec handles legal and contractual matters and standardizing our approach to risk across the business.

  • This is a full-time, in-office role in Burnaby, British Columbia.


Roles, Responsibilities & Expectations

Contracts

  • Build the framework for contract review, signing and escalation; guide and train regional contract managers and operations teams.
  • Own the contracting process for larger contracts, including MSAs with our largest customers, and support review of high-value customer contracts and escalated customer issues.
  • Maintain regional and service-specific T&Cs, country “standard” contracts, and legal collateral for proposals responses.
  • Partner with operations and procurement so supplier MSAs, high-value purchase contracts and premises leases are balanced and protect ConeTec (quality, service, payment terms, auto-renewal).
  • Centralize NDAs, confidentiality and other agreements; oversee legal terms of major grant contracts (e.g., ERA, NRC).


Risk, Governance & Corporate

  • Manage VINCI Group and SF anti-corruption and risk management processes and supporting procedures; own delegation of authority policy and documentation.
  • Maintain corporate records for all legal entities: annual resolutions, filings, officer/director listings, and compliance with bylaws, group rules and local requirements.


Other Matters

  • HR: Maintain standard employment agreements; review HR policies with a legal lens; advise on escalated HR matters and separations.
  • Insurance: Provide oversight of the global insurance program and annual renewals; coordinate appropriate coverage with Soletanche Freyssinet, executives and operations.
  • Tax: Develop and maintain intercompany agreements supporting transfer pricing; support Finance on escalated tax matters.
  • Accounting: Manage escalated collections requiring legal remedy.
  • Intellectual Property: Support trademark matters and website privacy compliance.


Skills, Qualifications And Experience Required

Education requirements:

  • Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from an accredited law school
  • Member in good standing of a Canadian law society.


Experience requirements:

  • Strong commercial contracts background (drafting, negotiation, contract management), gained in-house or in a corporate/commercial practice.
  • Working knowledge of corporate governance and entity maintenance.
  • Cross-border (Canada/US) or international experience.
  • Construction, engineering or industrial services exposure is an asset.


Soft skill requirements:

  • Pragmatic and commercially minded, with the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
  • Sound judgment in assessing legal risk and determining when to engage external counsel.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively advise and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Adaptable and comfortable working in both structured and evolving environments.
  • Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada and able to work at the designated work location.


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Why ConeTec

  • Serve as a trusted legal advisor, providing practical guidance on matters that directly influence business outcomes.
  • Enjoy a diverse in-house practice spanning commercial, corporate, employment, regulatory, and operational legal matters.
  • Partner with leaders across Canada and international operations to support growth and manage risk.
  • Work in a culture where people act with integrity, take ownership, pursue excellent execution, and challenge assumptions to find better solutions.
  • Join an organization with a strong safety culture and a commitment to operational excellence.
  • Receive a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and eligibility for the annual bonus program.


ConeTec is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Responsibilities

Lead and standardize the company’s legal and contracting processes, including major customer and supplier agreements, corporate governance, risk management, and compliance. Advise on escalated matters involving HR, insurance, tax, collections, intellectual property, and privacy while supporting operations across Canada and internationally.

Requirements

Requires a JD or LL.B. from an accredited law school and good standing with a Canadian law society, along with strong commercial contracts experience and working knowledge of corporate governance and entity maintenance. Cross-border or international experience is required, while construction, engineering, or industrial services exposure is an asset; candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Skills

  • Commercial Contract Drafting
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Risk Management
  • Anti-Corruption Compliance
  • Cross-Border Legal Matters
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Program Oversight
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Intellectual Property
  • Privacy Compliance
  • Legal Risk Assessment
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Annual Bonus Program

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Categories

  • Legal
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Commercial Contracts
  • Contract Drafting
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Contract Management
  • Master Services Agreements
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Supplier Agreements
  • Procurement
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entity Maintenance
  • Delegation Of Authority
  • Risk Management
  • Anti-Corruption
  • Compliance
  • Employment Agreements
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance
  • Intercompany Agreements
  • Transfer Pricing
  • Collections
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trademark
  • Website Privacy
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Services
  • Cross-Border Legal Matters

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